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Why Early Ownership Guidance Shapes Loyalty, Confidence and Lifetime Engagement By Courtney Chalmers, Chief Brand & Communications Officer at Boats Group, an MRAA Strategic Partner As part of the MRAA’s partner‑contributed education series, this article addresses a common dealership challenge: how to stay meaningfully connected with new customers after delivery through guidance,

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Inside the American Boating Congress 2026

May 20, 2026 1:08 pm

A quick look at ABC 2026, where first-time leaders saw how MRAA stands up for Dealerships on Capitol Hill to shape national policy and strengthen the future of boating.

Nurture Every New Boat Owner With a Plan Built in AIMIE

May 20, 2026 9:45 am

New boat owners who don’t feel supported in year one of their ownership journey may not stick around. Many dealers have experienced this very thing. A buyer who was excited

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Build Trust: Create a Strong First-Season Ownership Experience

May 15, 2026 12:01 pm

By Michele Howard, Pin-Up Marketing, an MRAA Platinum Partner Published by MRAA as part of its partner-contributed education series for marine retailers. This marine-specific article discusses tactics that marine dealerships can

Delivering a Great Boating Season Starts with Operational Confidence

May 6, 2026 2:59 pm

By Ryan Kloppe, Associate Director, OEM Business Development, Lightspeed DMS, an MRAA Strategic Partner Published by MRAA as part of its partner-contributed education series for marine retailers. This marine-specific article

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Member Moment: How a Boat Dealer Found $330,000 ‘Hidden’ in Their Data

May 6, 2026 1:10 pm

How Longshore Boats uncovered $330,000 in hidden revenue by improving service department efficiency, tightening processes, and eliminating small workflow gaps.

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